NO BAIL FOR AN ADULT MALE WHO ALLEGEDLY SEXUALLY ASSAULTED A 13 YEAR OLD GIRL

To Whom It May Concern,

We respectfully write to request that you share this petition as wide as possible. 

We urged the State and police to strongly oppose bail for this man in his 50s.

It is alleged that he has been sexually assaulting his 13-year-old stepdaughter since she was just 11 years old. The child was in his care because he is married to her mother, and he allegedly took advantage of her whenever the mother was at work. This shows clear abuse of trust and authority.

We ask the State Prosecutor and police as well as the Court to recognize the seriousness of this case. Sexual abuse of a minor is one of the most harmful crimes, with long-term emotional, psychological, and social consequences. Victims often suffer trauma, fear, depression, anxiety, and difficulties speaking out without proper support. For this reason, we call on the police to ensure the child receives immediate access to a psychologist or trained child counselor so that she can safely tell her story.

If this man is released on bail, it will cause further trauma to the child and place her in danger of intimidation or pressure to remain silent. His release could also interfere with the investigation and risk the destruction of evidence.

We therefore urge the State Prosecutor and police to:

Oppose bail vigorously.

Protect the child victim and provide her with professional support.

Widen the investigation, as there may be other instances of abuse or related concerns.

The safety and well-being of this child must come first. We trust that the State Prosecutor and police will act firmly to ensure justice is served.

Billy Claasen    Contact the author of the petition